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01288--Eileithyia in Greek Mythology

Eileithyia is the goddess of childbirth.
She was the daughter of two Olympians - Hera and Zeus. Eileithyia was therefore
also the sister of the god Ares and the goddess Hebe. Eileithyia is often
associated with the goddesses Hera and Artemis. As her primary function was assisting with the birth of children, it
is understandable that the ancient Greeks would make a connection between
Eileithyia and Artemis, because Artemis was likewise occasionally involved with
childbirth. And in myth, Eileithyia is sometimes depicted serving Hera (the
goddess of marriage). Indeed, two tales tell of how Eileithyia was ordered by
Hera to prevent a mistress of Zeus from giving birth.